Pilatus Porter PC-6: The Ideal Aircraft for Remote Flight Operations

October 14, 2015

1 min read

Pilatus Porter PC-6: A Bush Pilot's Dream Aircraft

Matt Dearden, a pilot for Susi Air in Papua, Indonesia, shares his experiences flying a Pilatus Porter PC-6 in one of the remotest regions in the world. The aircraft’s unique characteristics and the challenges of flying in Papua make it an ideal choice for this type of operation. Susi Air, a charter company founded in 2004, operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, including 9 Pilatus Porter PC-6s, and provides essential services to remote communities.

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Pilatus Porter PC-6: The Ideal Aircraft for Remote Flight Operations

October 14, 2015

1 min read

Pilatus Porter PC-6: A Bush Pilot's Dream Aircraft

Matt Dearden, a pilot for Susi Air in Papua, Indonesia, shares his experiences flying a Pilatus Porter PC-6 in one of the remotest regions in the world. The aircraft’s unique characteristics and the challenges of flying in Papua make it an ideal choice for this type of operation. Susi Air, a charter company founded in 2004, operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, including 9 Pilatus Porter PC-6s, and provides essential services to remote communities.

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Companies Mentioned

Pilatus Susi Air Channel 4 Cessna Airbus

Topics

pilot training charter flights remote aviation bush flying Pilatus aircraft Indonesian aviation

Source: Pilatus (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764101501259-286

URL: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/news/flying-in-extreme-conditions